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Aiming to curb record migration, the Australian government has significantly raised the fees for international student visas. Starting July 1, the fee will increase from AUD 710 ($473) to AUD 1,600 ($1,068). This move, part of a broader strategy by the Anthony Albanese government, seeks to alleviate pressure on the housing market and ensure the integrity of the international education system.
CTO Puja Devi, a standout student from Bethesda High Secondary School, Dimapur, has secured the coveted Gold Medal for her exceptional proficiency in Firing, alongside a Silver Medal for Drill. Meanwhile, CTO Salyvia Basumatary, representing Delhi Public School (DPS), Dimapur, has earned widespread acclaim by clinching the top spot with the Certificate of Excellence in Lecture Practice.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has refuted recent media reports claiming that it had informed the Ministry of Education about the impracticality of conducting bi-annual board exams for classes 10 and 12.
Telangana administration has commenced redistributing educators according to student populations in state-run schools. This strategic endeavour aims to upgrade and enhance the calibre of learning by guaranteeing an ideal student-instructor proportion.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that a new statute to prevent exam paper leaks will be introduced during the current monsoon session of the state legislature.
The Assam government has expanded its fee waiver scheme for college admissions. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced on July 1 that the eligibility criteria for free admissions had been revised this year. Previously, students from families with an annual parental income of up to Rs 2 lakh were eligible. This limit has now been raised to Rs 4 lakh.
Aiming to enhance educational standards, the Tripura government has unveiled plans to merge approximately 165 schools with low student enrollments. The decision, amidst concerns over resource optimization and improving the student-teacher ratio, aims to consolidate educational resources and enhance the overall quality of education across the state.